There’s really no doubt left– Fitz and the Tantrums are no longer a secret locally; rather, are firmly established as a party-starting, crowd-inducing good time band that everyone now has their eye on.
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Neo soul/pop band Fitz and The Tantrums will be ending their 2016 Fall Tour at the State Theatre in Minneapolis next Tuesday, November 22nd. The incredibly energetic band features Michael Fitzpatrick (“Fitz”) as lead vocals with co-vocalist/percussionist Noelle Scaggs, along with guitarist / saxophonist / flutist James King, bassist Joseph Karnes, keys Jeremy Ruzumna, and drummer John Wicks.

Their latest album is a self-titled album that came out in June 2016 on Elektra Records.

Barns Courtney (not to be confused with Australian singer/guitarist Courtney Barnett) will open. The UK singer-songwriter was previously in town with Tom Odell in October 2016.

We’re big fans of The Jezabels and was happy to see that they are back in the United States at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis... touring in support of their third studio album Synthia.

The Australian band was last seen in town in June 2014 and we wrote, “Most of the attention was focused on Hayley Mary, who sounded a little like Karen O and Kate Bush, but she had very few words to say on stage. Still, whatever lack of words she had, she certainly made it up with her funky dance moves.”

Remember when I told you that The Jezabels were touring in February 2014 in support of The Brink (PIAS)? Well, for some reasons the tour was canceled. The good news is that the Australian band…

Australian four-piece The Jezabels are in the middle of their rescheduled North American Tour. The ARIA award winning band is currently on a massive tour in support of their sophomore album The Brink, which came out earlier this year via Play It Again Sam (PIAS).

Gold & Youth

Opening up the show was Montreal's Gold & Youth. The synthy indie band is currently signed to Arts & Crafts and playing tracks from their album Beyond Wilderness.

Their set was fairly brief (under 30 minutes) and ending with two of their best songs, "Jewel" (with Louise Burns taking lead vocals) and "Time to Kill."

Setlist

The Jezabels came on stage about 9pm to showcase the majority of songs from their latest album The Brink. The new album was a shift in a different direction, based on that difficult sophomore slump, but also the band was faced with a new producer and a new record label.

You can tell that the new record still contain the great personal lyrics, but more upbeat, particularly with The Brink's best song, "The End." That song was fantastic live, although the audience's clear favorite was "Hurt Me" (from their debut album Prisoner), based on the loud claps and cheers.

Hayley Mary

Most of the attention was focused on Hayley Mary, who sounded a little like Karen O and Kate Bush, but she had very few words to say on stage. Still, whatever lack of words she had, she certainly made it up with her funky dance moves.

Wednesday, 05 February 2014

With SXSW 2013 to be in March, we're already starting to see announcements for showcases. For those that can't afford to travel to SXSW every year, the good news is that really good bands are …

It's that time of the year again: SXSW pre-announcements. Expect to hear nothing but SXSW bands from now until April.

Vu, Brody and Rebecca Ann Henry (RAH) on W♥M Radio this week, to talk SXSW.

With over 1,700+ bands on the lineup for SXSW, it's almost way too much. We talked about some of these bands that we're looking forward to seeing at SXSW.

The Magic Numbers - English pop rock band comprising two pairs of brothers and sisters from Hanwell.

Only Real - British band, "they just dropped out".

Jarvis Cocker - Pulp's singer will be giving an extraordinary talk on the meaning of artistic vision at the SXSW 2014 Music Conference. Cocker will be speaking on Wednesday, March 12th from 12:30pm-1:30pm at the Austin Convention Center Room 18ABC.

Strange Talk - Melbourne-based alt-pop four-piece will be releasing their Wind-up Records debut album Cast Away on April 29, 2014. Look for them at CMJ and SXSW.

Jezabels - Sydney-based band, currently on tour in support of their album Prisoner.

Action Bronson - He raps about food.

Rebecca Ann Henry - Singer/songwriter with full band called RaH.

Suzanne Vega - New Yorker singer/songwriter is set to play SXSW 2014 Music Festival on Saturday, March 15th at the Central Presbyterian Church.

This year an incredible 155,222 voters from 152 countries registered 1.26 million votes in JJJ's annual survey to find the hottest songs of 2010. Add to that 3,526 Hottest 100 parties held by listeners across Australia and internationally - making 2010's poll their biggest to date.

What immediately stands out in this year's Hottest 100 results is that 50% of the chart is comprised of Australian songs. Seeing local talent like Little Red, Birds of Tokyo, Washington, Boy & Bear, Art Vs. Science, Tame Impala, Cloud Control, Sia, The Jezabels, Drapht, Bag Raiders, Children Collide, Bliss N Eso, Gypsy & The Cat feature so prominently in this year's Hottest 100 is a fantastic feeling.

So to celebrate the release of this year's double CD of awesomeness....... weheartmusic have a few copies to give away. Do you want one?

All you need to do is send an email to sally@weheartmusic.com (just make it obvious that you really want one) and the three people who are most obviously in need of a copy of Volume 18 of Triple J's Hottest 100 will get one!

Otherwise... you'll just have to go to the shop and buy it.... or download it from the comfy chair of your choosing.